
- While European markets benefited from the Ukraine war, analysts believe peace could boost the euro and stocks even more. Lingering distrust of Russia means Europe is unlikely to cut defense spending after any ceasefire. NATO’s new commitment to 5% of GDP for defense means military investment will continue regardless of peace talks, analysts at Macquarie say.
President Trump meets Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Alaska later this week to discuss the possibility of a ceasefire or a peace deal to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.